In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8th at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are 34-36-6 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 2-0 after the first period and 3-2 in the second, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Sabres outshot Boston by a total of 37-20, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Thompson (3), Tuck, Zucker, and Dahlin, while UPL stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Sabres defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Senators by a score of 5-2. Buffalo has won four games in a row, and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 74 points. Buffalo has scored 3.28 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 18.3% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led Buffalo with 43 goals, 27 assists, and 225 shots on goal, while Alex Tuch has added 33 goals, 29 assists, and 181 shots on goal. James Reimer is 8-6-2 with a 2.75 goals against average and a .906 save percentage for the Sabres this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 46-26-4 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Carolina allowed the first five goals in this game, but they did score with about 55 seconds left in regulation to avoid the shutout. The Hurricanes outshot Boston by a total of 40-26, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Carolina got their lone goal from Robidas, while Andersen stopped 21 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that blowout loss, the Hurricanes lost to the Red Wings by a score of 5-3 but did beat the Capitals by a score of 5-1 before that. Carolina has won three of their last five games, and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 96 points. Carolina has scored 3.25 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.70 goals against per game, while also going 18.9% on the power play and 84.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 28 goals, 42 assists, and 195 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 30 goals, 31 assists, and 192 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 26-14-3 with a 2.57 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Why the Sabres will beat the Hurricanes
- The Sabres have won each of their last nine games as home underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as home underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Sabres have won the first period in each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last six games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last eight Tuesday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 13 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine night games at KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres’ last six night games at KeyBank Center.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at KeyBank Center.
- Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Taylor Hall has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Sabres.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Hurricanes’ last 13 night games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Hurricanes’ last game.
Sabres vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this matchup pretty securely placed into the second seed in the Metro standings, but they have lost two games in a row and have allowed five goals in each game. The Hurricanes are 16-18-3 on the road this year, while the Sabres are 21-14-3 at home. Buffalo is towards the bottom of the Atlantic standings, but they have won four games in a row, with three of them coming against playoff teams. The Sabres are playing at a very high level right now, and I don’t love how Carolina looks on the road. Take Buffalo to win here.